James Ennis gets down on day two

Ennis' J is improved.

The most efficient player Sunday at the NBA Orlando Summer League was Miami's James Ennis. The 6'7" 210 lb small forward from Long Beach State scored 29 points on a ridiculously good 10-12 FG. Ennis made seven of the eight three-point shots he attempted in the Heat's 110-91 victory over the Brooklyn Nets summer squad. Ennis' high-energy game earned him our Hoop Obsession MVP award for day two. 

Most efficient shooting guard on a winning team: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit. ..."KCP" went nuts again. As the featured scorer for the Pistons summer squad, Caldwell-Pope scored 30 points (10-20 FG, 4-8 3-pt FG, 6-7 FT), and grabbed 12 rebounds. Needless to say, he was impressive in the Pistons 85-82 win over Memphis. "KCP" was lauded yesterday as well for his outstanding efficient play. With Rodney Stuckey an unrestricted free agent, Caldwell-Pope seems in line for a big opportunity on the real Pistons squad come fall. 

Most efficient center on a winning team: Justin Hamilton, Miami. ...Hamilton is better than I had previously given him credit for being. He really has a nice offensive skill set, including the ability to face the basket and make perimeter shots. Hamilton scored 15 points (6-12 FG), and grabbed nine boards in 25 minutes. He is 7'0" 260 lbs. 

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Shabazz Napier, Miami. ...After a day to forget Saturday, Napier rebounded with a very good performance Sunday. He scored 17 points, dished seven assists and had four rebounds in 26 minutes. Napier had the pass of the day on a pick-n-roll, going between Mason Plumlee's legs with a bounce pass assist. 

Most efficient power forward on a winning team: Ronald Roberts Jr., Philadelphia. ...Roberts actually played center for most of this game but we project him as a "beast forward" in the NBA if he makes the cut. He certainly has made scouts aware of his combination of power and athleticism. Roberts scored 12 points (5-6 FG) and had six rebounds in the summer Sixers 84-73 win over Oklahoma City. 

Seven more stars: 

Strength is Stokes' strength. 

Jarnell Stokes, Memphis. ...Stokes was outstanding in a losing effort for the summer Grizz. Stokes is an extra strong power forward that also has a high basketball IQ with regard to his own game. He will pass up a shot that is too deep and wait for the right time to show his paint game. He scored 16 points (6-9 FG, 4-5 FT) and grabbed 12 rebounds in 29 minutes. 

Mason Plumlee, Nets. ...Plumlee, while not as effective as he was yesterday, was still plenty good. On Sunday, Plumlee scored 18 points (6-7 FG) in 23 minutes. 

Peyton Siva, Detroit. ...The more I watch Siva, the more I believe in him as a rotation backup NBA point guard. He is so smart, and he makes his teammates better, constantly looking for ways to set them up. Sunday, Siva finished at the rim and scored enough to be dynamic. He had 12 points, seven assists, and five boards in 28 minutes. 

Jordan Adams, Memphis. ...Adams showed that his first day success was not a fluke. The UCLA product knocked down jumpers and made all seven of his free throw attempts en route to 20 points (6-13 FG) in 30 minutes. Adams added seven rebounds. 

K.J. McDaniels, Philadelphia. ...He only played 20 minutes but McDaniels was effective in his brief run. He scored 13 points and had four rebounds while playing smothering defense. 

Roberson played some TWO Sunday.

Andre Roberson, Oklahoma City. ...What to do with Roberson? He lined up at shooting guard Sunday and had 12 points, ten rebounds and two assists with only one turnover in 30 minutes. While we don't foresee Roberson playing full-time on the wing, he did make a three-point shot, and he took care of the basketball Sunday. He is such a talented rebounder, and efficient player, OKC would be wise to continue to look for creative ways to get Roberson on the floor. 

DeAndre Liggins, Detroit. ...Liggins plays a complementary game that would benefit many teams. He simply gets after it defensively and then has enough ability as a passer to be effective enough on offense. He had eight points, four rebounds, four assists, and two steals in his 28 minutes Sunday. 

Notes: Tyler Johnson of Fresno State looked sharp in in limited playing time. In just 13 minutes, Johnson scored 14 points on 6-6 FG. A back-cut for a quick-jump dunk was eye-opening. ...Jorge Gutierrez left the Nets game in the first half after an apparent rib injury. ...Casper Ware scored 20 points, with five rebounds, and five assists in Philly's win. ...Jakarr Sampson, a rookie from St John's, showed NBA athleticism but his game has a long way to go to be efficient. ...Semaj Christon replaced Nolan Smith in the OKC starting lineup. Christon is a player that has some upside in our opinion due, in part, to his self-confidence. 

Mason Plumlee stars in Orlando Summer League day one.

Plumlee was outstanding on day one.

The NBA tipped off 2014 Summer League play in Orlando Saturday morning. Ten teams, mostly composed of young players, played five games. We like to look, daily, at the players that were the most efficient per-minute (20 minutes playing time minimum), at their respective positions. While mass media will tell you how the high draft picks fared, we are dedicated to shedding light on the the players who were most effective, regardless of their draft status, size, or any other prejudgements. 

...We are not connected to any player agent, or directly connected to any team. We are not "selling" anything in these reports (except the fact that we love basketball, and have been evaluating players formally for 15 years).

Day One stories: 

Pierre Jackson suffered a right Achilles tendon injury on a seemingly simple play. Jackson was off to a sizzling start, having scored seven points in seven minutes when the injury occurred. His absence made it difficult for Philadelphia to score from the guard position. Orlando beat Philly 83-77. ...Nerlens Noel played his first "professional" game and was highly effective, scoring 19 points (6-11 FG, 7-7 FT) with four steals. 

Most efficient player on a winning team:  Brooklyn's Mason Plumlee. Our Hoop Obsession MVP of the day scored 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds, and had three steals in nearly 24 minutes of playing time at the Center position. The Nets easily handled the Pacers 101-81. 

Most efficient point guard on a winning team: Marquis Teague, also of the Nets. Teague scored 14 points and dished six assists in his 21 minutes of action. 

Adams vertical not an issue Saturday. 

Most efficient shooting guard on a winning team: Jordan Adams, Memphis. ...Adams displayed his amazingly quick hands, coming up with four steals to go with 22 points, off the bench. Adams scored from deep (4-6 3-pt FG), mid-range, and from the free throw line (8-8 FT). The summer Grizzlies mauled the Thunder 84-63. 

Most efficient small forward on a winning team: Donte Greene - Brooklyn. ...Greene scored from deep and also off the dribble, beating slower, bigger players to the basket or drawing a foul. Greene made all six of his free throws. He finished with 13 points and seven rebounds in 21 minutes. 

Most efficient power forward on a winning team: Mike Moser, Boston. ...Moser made plays at NBA speed and showed his ability to work without the basketball as a cutter. Moser scored 17 points in nearly 25 minutes of play. He made 3-6 3-pt FG, and 6-6 FT. 

Seven more stars: 

Don't get in Roberts' way.

Ronald Roberts Jr., Philadelphia. ...Roberts showed off his power and athleticism, dominating in the paint at times. The rookie power forward scored 12 points and grabbed nine rebounds in just 20 minutes. He had a an Antonio Davis-esque finish that was spectacular. 

Victor Oladipo, Orlando. ...Oladipo was brilliant in the Magic win over Philly. He had 18 points (6-11 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, and three assists in 26 minutes. 

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Detroit. ..."KCP" can handle the ball well, which separates him from many other shooting guards. He went for 26 points (8-19 FG, 8-9 FT), and picked up six steals in 32 minutes. 

Nerlens Noel, Philadelphia. ...(See above for stats) ...Noel is extremely quick for his length. He was jack-knifing all over the court, making plays for himself, and his teammates (he had three assists). Defensively, Noel altered many shots at the rim. He also showed the ability to use either hand effectively around the hoop. 

Perry Jones III, Oklahoma City. ...Jones was a bright spot on an otherwise dreary day for the Thunder. He had 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3-pt FG, 3-4 FT) and six rebounds in 31 minutes, playing very much under control. 

Peyton Siva, Detroit. ...Siva still can get into trouble finishing at the rim but his ability to run a team, and make the correct plays is impressive. His Pistons team beat the summer Rockets 95-89 due in large part to Siva's point guard play. Siva finished with 16 points and six assists in 28 minutes. 

DeAndre Liggins, Detroit. ...Liggins is a potential top-tier NBA wing defender. He had five steals, to go with seven points, and seven rebounds in 28 minutes. He only attempted three field goals yet he still found a way, through hustle, to be efficient at small forward. 

Notes: ...Solomon Hill did not play for the Pacers. ...Kelly Olynyk looked more toned, having recently added muscle to his frame. The Celtics second year player scored 20 points in Boston's 85-77 win over Miami. ...See the top 10 plays according to NBA-TV.